Centralian Senior College
Centralian Senior College is a government secondary school in Alice Springs, NT offering 10-12. With an ICSEA score of 879, it sits in the 7th percentile nationally and is below the Australian average of 1,000. The school has 351 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher. 47% of students identify as Aboriginal or Torres Strait Islander, and 32% have a language background other than English.
Alice Springs NT 0870. Source: ACARA School Profile 2025.
Valid: 2025 school year · Source: ACARA School Profile 2025
How Centralian Senior College compares
By ICSEA, Centralian Senior College ranks 16th of the 26 secondary schools in NT that report one, counting from the highest. Of the 6 secondary schools within 5 km, it has the 2nd-highest ICSEA and the 2nd-largest enrolment. The nearest school is Acacia Hill School, a government combined school 0.4 km away.
Ranks are calculated by GDP.com.au from ACARA 2025 school profile data. Distances are straight-line from the school's ACARA location. ICSEA describes students' family backgrounds; ACARA notes it is not a rating of the school or its teaching.
ICSEA against the national average
ICSEA (Index of Community Socio-Educational Advantage) measures the socio-educational background of a school's student community. The Australian average is 1,000. Centralian Senior College scores 879, below average.
Enrolment and location
We map school zones for Victorian government schools only. For Centralian Senior College, check catchment rules with the school or the NT education department.
About Alice Springs
Centralian Senior College is located in Alice Springs, NT, a suburb with a median household income of $1,463/wk and median rent of $313/wk. Population: 231.
Valid: Census 2021 · Source: ABS
Schools near Centralian Senior College
| School | Distance | ICSEA | vs Centralian Senior College | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Ross Park Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Alice Springs | 0.6 km | 1040 | 161 higher | 413 |
| St Philip's CollegeIndependent Secondary · Alice Springs | 1.5 km | 1031 | 152 higher | 502 |
| Our Lady of the Sacred Heart Catholic CollegeCatholic Combined · Alice Springs | 2.2 km | 1028 | 149 higher | 823 |
| Gillen Primary SchoolGovernment Primary · Gillen | 2.9 km | 807 | 72 lower | 230 |
| Centralian Middle SchoolGovernment Secondary · Alice Springs | 3.2 km | 816 | 63 lower | 338 |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is Centralian Senior College a government school?
Yes, Centralian Senior College is a government (public) school.
What year levels does Centralian Senior College offer?
Centralian Senior College offers 10-12.
What is Centralian Senior College's ICSEA score?
Centralian Senior College has an ICSEA score of 879, placing it in the 7th percentile nationally. The Australian average is 1,000.
How many students attend Centralian Senior College?
Centralian Senior College has 351 enrolled students, with approximately 9 students per teacher.
What schools are near Centralian Senior College?
The nearest schools to Centralian Senior College are Acacia Hill School (0.4 km), Sadadeen Primary School (0.4 km), Ross Park Primary School (0.6 km).
Where is Centralian Senior College located?
Centralian Senior College is located in Alice Springs, NT 0870. Visit the school website at http://centralianseniorcollege.com.au/.